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ABOUT THIS MODULE

The act of writing is much more than simply creating characters - it’s about writing real people with real fears, ambitions, strengths and weaknesses. But although you need to be able to create real, believable people, every choice you make when creating them needs to support the story. Who they are helps them confront the plot, learn more about themselves and ultimately succeed or fail. Their background gives them the tools and experienced they need to confront the conflict, and most importantly, their tragic flaw gives their story a personal arc. So, in this module, we’re going to discuss how to create personality and backstory.

IN THIS MODULE

29:49 video that walks you through the process of developing your character's personality

Illustrated companion guide

LEARN

How movies represent a snippet of a character's life

How to use the Myers Briggs to create realistic characters

How to develop an effective backstory

How to ensure the character traits you create properly support the story

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FEATURED IN THIS MODULE

Chris Huntley

Academy Award-winning creator of “Scriptor," and co-creator of "Dramatica"

David Freeman

Writer, "Street Smart," and "The Border"

Guy Gallo

Writer, “Under the Volcano,” “Tales from the Darkside,” and “American Playhouse”

John Anderson

Los Angeles-based screenwriter

Ken Dancynger

Author, “Broadcast Writing,” “Alternative Scriptwriting,” and “The Technique of Film and Video Editing and Writing the Short Film”

Michael Emanuel

Independent Film Producer, actor in over 200 national television commercials